Balloon dilation for stricture

[LeahLariviere]

Hi everyone. I went for a colonoscopy on November 10th but I am still having problems. As a matter of fact it seems to have gotten worse. Does anyone know what the next step is?

Thanks

 

[shazamataz]

Hi Leah, you haven't really given enough detail for me to comment. Apparantly some people can find that it takes a few days for things to settle back down after a colonoscopy. I guess you need to get some results and talk to your doc. Are you on any treatment? what do you mean by things being worse?

 

[imisspopcorn]

Did you have the balloon dilation done for a stricture?

 

[LeahLariviere]

Yes, I had the balloon dilation during the colonoscopy and the doctor said he was able to open it up a little but I'm still having cramps and diarhea.

 

[diskodolly]

hi leah, when i had this done usually it was the prep i had taken that caused me problems cause it strips out all the good bacteria. i had dilatation for about 2 years before i needed more surgery. then they removed the stricture. it worked very well and i was symptom free for 4 years, feel like im getting a few strictures back now. maybe try a probiotic to replace the good bugs the prep washed away.